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After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the battery pack, thoroughly inspect the snow
blower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow blower.
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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger assembly housing
or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.
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When clearing, repairing or inspecting the snow blower, stop the motor and make certain the auger
assembly and all moving parts have stopped. Remove the battery pack to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the motor.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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Never operate the snow blower without proper guards and other safety protective devices in place and
working.
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Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and
others away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Disengage power to the auger assembly when snow blower is transported or not in use.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow blower (such as rubber
paddles, scraper bar and drive belt).
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Never operate the snow blower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep
a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
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Use only with the battery pack and chargers listed below:
BATTERY PACK
DB2108
CLEARING A CLOGGING DISCHARGE CHUTE
Hand contact with the rotating auger assembly inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow blowers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
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SHUT THE MOTOR OFF!
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Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger assembly blades have stopping rotating.
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Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Check all bolts or fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
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Always refer to operator's manual for important details if the snow blower is to be stored for an extended
period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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Run the machine a few minutes after blowing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger assembly.
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Optimal charging temperatures are between 32°F (0°C) and 122°F (0°C - 50°C).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product
and possibly injury.
CHARGER
DB2208
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